Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist and deputise for the Dispensary Manager in the management of the operational activities of the pharmacy dispensary at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. This will include:

Providing operational leadership within the dispensary to ensure safe and accurate dispensing and distribution of medicines to service users, in line with departmental, trust and national policies

Ensuring the storage security and supply of all medications is compliant with legal requirements, COSHH regulations, health and safety regulations, trust/departmental policies and SOPs, and is in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.

Assisting with the training provision of staff within the dispensary, Ensuring staff actively and effectively contribute to the aims of the service, are trained and assessed as competent and are aware of the expectations of them. All training programmes must be delivered in a timely, effective manner and ensuring feedback is given to the department Practice Supervisors to ensure the training dashboard is updated and feedback given to the Pharmacy Faculty sub-group.

Work closely with the Dispensary Manager, Ward Lead Pharmacy Technicians, the Stores and Distribution Deputy Manager to develop the dispensary services in line with national, trust and departmental strategies.

Ensuring that all SOPs, policies and guidelines relating to dispensary and operational services are implemented and complied with as an integral element of the pharmacy directorate clinical governance and risk management strategy.

Assist in the implementation of the Trusts performance management system for the WRH dispensary staff and services to ensure that these services are of the highest standard, are risk managed and that all technical elements of the operational business plan are achieved.

Support with quality audits such as annual Safe and Secure Handling of Medicine according to Trust standards and methodology. Escalating concerns over non-compliance in an appropriate timeframe.

Act as a role model in all areas of work, supporting colleagues and liaising professionally with all staff including members of the departmental management team to provide the best possible care of patients.

For further details please see the full Job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in Maths, Science and English (all 3 are required)
• Level 2 in pharmacy technical services (previously NVQ Level 2) or equivalent.

Desirable

• Supervisory or team leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Proven, recent and relevant experience of successfully delivering technical pharmacy services as a Pharmacy Assistant in a hospital or community setting.
• Proven experience of accurately dispensing medication.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience in dealing with patients, healthcare professionals the public and challenging situations
• Experience of how to deal with a range of routine and non-routine activities, work allocation, problem solving for a team and area of work, answering queries, progress chasing, and task related problem solving.
• Experience of operating/utilising an electronic prescription tracking system

Desirable

• Proven, recent experience of successfully delivering technical pharmacy services as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant in a hospital/retail setting.
• Experience leading a team and facilitating service delivery and Training
• Experience in management of staff including allocation of workload and personnel issues

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Skilled at dispensing medicines where accuracy is of the utmost importance
• Standard key-board skills for using the Pharmacy Computer System, and other software, including Microsoft Office
• Able to prioritise workload.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively using a variety of methods (written/verbal/presentation) with a wide range of people, and have the ability to record details accurately.
• Able to carry out verbal and written instructions accurately.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motiving and able to motivate others.
• Able to work flexibly when needed depending on the service requirements.
• Able to use initiative but understand the limits of responsibility.
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior leader, you will work alongside executive colleagues and operational teams to drive continuous improvement, strengthen governance arrangements and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact across a large and varied healthcare estate while leading highly skilled specialist teams.

In return, we offer:

A supportive and inclusive working environment built on our CARES values.

Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Flexible approaches to support work-life balance.

The chance to influence Trust-wide strategy and drive meaningful organisational change.

A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing.

If you are an experienced and passionate leader who wants to make a real difference to patient, staff and public safety, we would love to hear from you.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree or equivalent level experience.
• Postgraduate Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Level 6, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent).
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Root Cause Analysis training.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial senior management experience within the NHS.
• Significant experience managing Health & Safety within large, complex, multidisciplinary organisations.
• Experience of managing health and safety across complex estates portfolios.
• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing health and safety strategies, systems and policies.
• Experience of specialist training design and delivery.
• Experience of interpreting and implementing national legislation and policy.
• Experience of reporting to the Health and Safety Executive and other regulatory bodies.
• Experience of presenting complex information to Boards, Executives and senior leaders.
• Experience of managing complex stakeholder and contractual relationships.
• Experience of undertaking investigations, root cause analysis and service improvement programmes.
• Line management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. Work as an experienced autonomous practitioner, professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own practice and for maintaining a high standard of patient-centred care.

2. Undertake comprehensive specialist assessment, differential diagnosis and management of patients with complex dysphagia, integrating clinical history, examination findings, instrumental assessment and relevant medical information.

3. Analyse and interpret highly complex and sometimes conflicting clinical information to formulate individualised management plans, including recommendations regarding oral intake, rehabilitation, compensatory strategies and onward referral.

4. Undertake FEES and videofluoroscopy within own scope of competence, contributing to diagnosis, treatment planning and review, and supporting safe governance of instrumental swallowing assessment.

5. Provide highly specialist dysphagia assessment and management for patients with tracheostomies and patients in critical care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

6. Provide expert clinical advice and second opinions for complex, high-risk or unusual dysphagia presentations and support appropriate escalation where clinical risk is identified.

7. Assess capacity and obtain valid informed consent in accordance with relevant legislation and Trust policy, contributing to best-interest and risk-management discussions where appropriate.

8. Communicate complex and sensitive information regarding swallowing, aspiration risk, nutrition and hydration and management options to patients, relatives, carers and professionals, including situations where there are barriers to understanding or differing views.

9. Work collaboratively with ward and community teams to support safe transfer of care, ensuring clear communication of swallowing recommendations and onward referral where required.

Clinical Leadership and Service Development

1. Act as the Trust clinical lead and expert resource for dysphagia, providing professional leadership and promoting consistently high standards of dysphagia care.

2. Lead the development, implementation and review of dysphagia pathways, clinical guidelines, standard operating procedures and competency frameworks in line with current evidence, professional guidance and Trust governance requirements.

3. Identify opportunities for service improvement and lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives that improve patient safety, experience, outcomes, efficiency and equity of access.

4. Work collaboratively with the Operational Lead SLT and relevant team leads regarding service pressures, clinical priorities and dysphagia-related risks. Routine staffing, caseload allocation and cover arrangements remain the responsibility of operational/team leads.

5. Influence multidisciplinary practice and decision-making relating to dysphagia, including the management of complex clinical risk.

6. Support the development and evaluation of instrumental dysphagia services, including FEES and videofluoroscopy, promoting equitable and clinically appropriate access.

7. Maintain effective professional networks with relevant internal and external services, professional groups, universities and research networks.

Clinical Governance, Quality and Risk

1. Lead dysphagia-related clinical governance activity, including audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and the use of relevant outcome measures.

2. Monitor and evaluate the quality, safety and effectiveness of dysphagia practice and use data, feedback, incidents and audit findings to inform improvement.

3. Contribute specialist dysphagia expertise to the review and investigation of relevant incidents, complaints and clinical risks, identifying learning and supporting implementation of actions.

4. Promote evidence-based practice by critically appraising new evidence and national/professional guidance and translating relevant findings into local practice.

5. Ensure dysphagia-related policies, procedures and clinical resources are reviewed and updated appropriately.

6. Promote safe practice in relation to infection prevention and control, equipment, record keeping, information governance and risk management.

Education, Training and Clinical Supervision

1. Lead and coordinate a programme of dysphagia education and training for SLTs and relevant members of the wider multidisciplinary workforce across Trust sites.

2. Provide clinical supervision, specialist advice and competency support to SLTs developing or maintaining dysphagia skills.

3. Support competency development in specialist areas including instrumental assessment, tracheostomy and complex dysphagia where this falls within the post holder's scope of practice.

4. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, including supervision and teaching of Speech and Language Therapy students.

5. Support induction and development of new staff and contribute to multidisciplinary education relating to dysphagia.

6. Maintain own continuing professional development and specialist competencies, reflecting on practice and maintaining an evidence-based professional portfolio in accordance with HCPC and RCSLT requirements.

7. Participate in annual appraisal/PDR as an appraisee and, where formally delegated, contribute to PDR or development review processes for other staff.

Communication and Collaborative Working

1. Establish and maintain effective communication networks for dysphagia across the Trust and with relevant community and external services.

2. Communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information effectively, adapting communication to the needs of patients, carers and colleagues.

3. Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, dietetic, pharmacy, therapy, radiology, critical care and other colleagues to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary dysphagia care.

4. Promote awareness of the role and contribution of Speech and Language Therapy in dysphagia management and patient safety.

5. Build constructive relationships across professional and organisational boundaries and contribute specialist expertise to relevant meetings, working groups and service-development forums.

Organisation and Management

1. Prioritise and manage own specialist clinical workload effectively, responding appropriately to clinical urgency and risk.

2. Use resources responsibly and contribute to service planning by identifying dysphagia-related demand, capacity, risk and development needs.

3. Contribute to recruitment and selection where appropriate.

4. Contribute to the review of referral criteria and pathways for dysphagia services.

5. Collect and interpret relevant activity, outcome and quality data to support service evaluation, governance and planning.

6. This post provides clinical leadership for dysphagia. Routine line management, day-to-day staff deployment and operational cover arrangements are not inherent responsibilities of the role unless separately and explicitly delegated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training in adult dysphagia
• Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to highly specialist dysphagia practice

Desirable

• Postgraduate study at Master's level or equivalent
• Leadership/service improvement training
• Clinical educator/supervision qualification or training

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration SLT experience, including substantial experience in adult dysphagia
• Highly specialist knowledge and experience in assessment and management of complex adult dysphagia
• Demonstrable competence in clinical dysphagia assessment and management at a highly specialist level
• Experience of managing complex clinical risk and making autonomous clinical decisions
• Experience of working within an acute hospital multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in assessment and management of patients with tracheostomy
• Competent in videofluoroscopic assessment of swallowing or evidence of advanced progress towards independent competence with ability to achieve full competence within an agreed timeframe
• Independent competence in FEES, or evidence of advanced progress towards independent competence with ability to achieve full competence within an agreed timeframe
• Knowledge of relevant professional guidance and evidence relating to dysphagia

Desirable

• Experience across a range of acute specialties, e.g. stroke, critical care, respiratory, frailty, neurology
• Experience of developing or expanding an instrumental assessment service
• Advanced tracheostomy experience
• FEES supervisor/mentor level competence
• Experience of complex shared decision-making/eating and drinking with acknowledged risks
• Experience across organisational boundaries/community interfaces

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, risk management and evidence-based practice
• Experience of clinical audit/service evaluation and implementing improvements arising from findings
• Experience of quality improvement/service improvement
• Ability to critically appraise evidence and translate evidence/guidance into clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience contributing to investigation of incidents or complaints
• Formal QI methodology training
• Research experience, publication or presentation
• Experience presenting audit/QI work beyond own service

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information to patients, carers and professionals
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary working and ability to influence clinical decision-making
• Ability to manage differences of professional opinion constructively and advocate for safe, patient-centred dysphagia care
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and sound professional judgement
• Able to work autonomously and take responsibility for complex clinical decisions within scope of practice
• Demonstrates clinical leadership, professional credibility and ability to act as a positive role model
• Able to prioritise competing demands and respond appropriately to clinical risk
• Able to work collaboratively and build effective professional relationships
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and person-centred care
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Trust values: being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect for everyone

Desirable

• Previous formal clinical lead experience
• Experience of business case or service redesign work
• Formal leadership/management development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

St Michaels Hospice supports and enables the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss. Our services are provided via in-patient beds and at home and we also offer Wellbeing support, both out-patient and virtual.

We want to recruit and retain the most diversely talented people and have a workforce representative of our community.We aspire to be a place where everyone feels welcome; whether you are cared for or supported by us, employed by us, volunteer for us, or support us in any way. We recognise that being a diverse and inclusive organisation will enable us to achieve our vision of a kind, resilient and empowered community.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Medical Director across St Michaels Hospice, Hastings and Rother and St Wilfrids Hospice, Eastbourne. This is a key role that provides high-level administrative support to coordinate the Medical Directors priorities, stakeholder relationships and day-to-day activities across both organisations and with key external partners.

Working across two hospices, you will play a pivotal role in helping the Medical Director navigate differing organisational structures, governance processes, systems and ways of working. You will build effective relationships with colleagues and external partners, coordinate activity across a complex network of stakeholders and ensure information, actions and priorities are managed effectively.

Youll bring significant experience in a PA or senior administrative support role, with excellent Microsoft 365 skills, strong written communication and the ability to manage complex diaries, inboxes and meeting arrangements. You will be confident handling sensitive information, working across organisational boundaries and supporting the delivery of high-quality documentation and meeting processes. If youre a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing structure and coordination to complex environments, wed love to hear from you.

The role offers flexibility in working patterns and therefore requires a high level of professionalism, discretion and integrity.

Interview date: Friday 2nd October 2026.

Employee Benefit's

At St Michaels Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.

If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact Jude Cornelius-Scott (Business Support & Change Manager), on 01424 445177 ext 170

If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on01424 457970or [email protected]

Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact theHR team.

Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (Hastings & Rother)

Address

St Leonards on Sea

TN38 0LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://stmichaelshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care within the In-Patient Unit (IPU). Under the indirect supervision of the IPU Team Leader, to be able to organise own workload with regards to assessing patient needs, and in planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care. To practice evidence-based care that utilizes all available resources, taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background of the patient and ensures involvement with their family, carers and significant others as per the patients wishes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see job description.

Desirable

• Please see job description.

Experience

Essential

• Please see job description.

Desirable

• Please see job description.

Please see job description.

Essential

• Please see job description.

Desirable

• Please see job description.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (Hastings & Rother)

Address

St. Michaels Hospice

25 Upper Maze Hill

St. Leonards-on-sea

East Sussex

TN38 0LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://stmichaelshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Lead Pharmacist role will lead on all aspects of medicines optimisation within EIPS across the six teams and contribute to the wider development of the service. The role will support clinical and operational colleagues on all aspects of medicines use within EIPS as well as leading on all aspects of medicines guidance and policies relating to EIPS within the Trust and in collaboration with ICS Medicines Optimisation groups.

Please note: the job description attached as a separate document is generic to all lead pharmacist roles within the Trust, however this role is specific to Early Intervention in Psychosis. The scope of the role will be discussed with the applicant with a full job plan given once in post. For any questions regarding the specifics of this role please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information related to the service.

The role is Trust-wide and there is flexibility regarding your base across Sussex as well as opportunities for flexible and part home-working. The role will be required to support the six EIPS services across the Trust but will primarily be based within the West Sussex locality.

Please see themain duties of job for a description of this role within EIPS and see the attached documents for further information on a role as a Lead Pharmacist within the Trust. Alternatively if you have any queries regarding the role please contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
• Clinical Pharmacy post graduate qualification (e.g. certificate or diploma)
• Registered Member of General Pharmaceutical Council.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• To have demonstrable evidence of having met the full gateway KSF for 7 Specialist Pharmacist
• Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the key stakeholders the post is likely to be supporting and how they will be expected to support them.
• Demonstrable expertise in highly relevant field of pharmacy specialism
• Significant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in mental health service provision
• Experience of working with working age mental health services
• Excellent clinical pharmacy skills with particular emphasis on medicines used in mental health
• Experience in providing both written and verbal information on drug usage
• Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, providing both verbal and written specialist advice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun House

16 Liverpool Gardens

Worthing

BN11 1RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

To be a successful Assistant Psychologist in our team you will be/have:

• Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology or equivalent.
• Eligible for graduate membership with British Psychological Society
• Have access to a car- Travel between sites is essential to the role and unfortunately public transport is limited.
• Please note that the funding is specifically intended to break down barriers to gaining appropriate experience in the profession. Whilst the role is open to anyone who can suitably reflect on structural inequalities, we are particularly keen to encourage applications from those that identify as belonging to a group that are nationally recognised as being under represented in Clinical Psychology. These are: Individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds Those from low socio-economic backgrounds as defined by Gov.uk Individuals with unpaid caring responsibilities as defined by NHSE
• You must be able to demonstrate a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, and show a commitment to making a difference when supporting clients and their families on their recovery journeys

Clinical experiences may include: Supporting group sessions Present clinically prepared information to patients within workshops / webinars, un-der the supervision of a qualified clinician Quality improvement work to include research / audit / support with clinical pathway coordination and analysis Liaison with a range of services to include health, social care and voluntary agencies to support patient pathways Observe supervisor or other members of MDT conduct assessments, take notes during assessment and write these up afterwards for supervisor to check. Gather information about a service user from the Clinical Information System to assist overall assessment of a service user. Observation of full neuropsychological assessments, scoring of neuropsychological tests to be checked by supervisor and discussed in supervision.

Non-clinical experiences may include:

• Administration and scoring of outcome measures
• Involvement in service evaluation, audit and research projects (including but not limited to: database and questionnaire design, data analysis, preparation of NHS ethics forms and audit proposal forms, literature review)
• Collation of information of local services, preparation of service user information leaflets and creation of displays about local services/psychological themes for ser-vice user waiting areas.
• Assistant psychologists will receive one hour of supervision per week and may re-quest a reference from their supervisor.
• A specialised induction programme and ongoing support will also be available to assistant psychologists to support learning in these posts.

See attached Generic Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent with graduate basis for registration with BPS

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Ability to recognise and reflect upon personal and societal bias along a range of dimensions of difference

Desirable

• Individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds
• Individuals with unpaid caring responsibilities as defined by NHSE
• Those from low socio-economic back-grounds as defined by Gov.uk o
• Experience of group work and individual therapeutic contact
• Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care
• Experience of in-patient settings

Skills

Essential

• To be able to communicate effectively
• To assimilate complex information and use reflective/analytic thinking
• Capable of using initiative and organise work to agreed goals
• IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Amberstone hospital

Carters Corner

Hailsham

BN27 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

St Michaels Hospice supports and enables the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss. Our services are provided via in-patient beds and at home and we also offer Wellbeing support, both out-patient and virtual.

We want to recruit and retain the most diversely talented people and have a workforce representative of our community.We aspire to be a place where everyone feels welcome; whether you are cared for or supported by us, employed by us, volunteer for us, or support us in any way. We recognise that being a diverse and inclusive organisation will enable us to achieve our vision of a kind, resilient and empowered community.

The role:

At St Michaels Hospice, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and their families. As a member of our clinical team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Health Care Assistantto join our In Patient Unit.

As a key member of a skilled interdisciplinary team, you will support the holistic needs of patients, their families and carers. Working alongside our Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver the highest standards of service, including compassionate and dignified care for patients at the end of life and those closest to them, ensuring that personal goals and priorities are fulfilled.

Employee Benefit's

At St Michaels Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.

If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact Jo Pinder (Nurse Manager) on 01424 445177 ext 145.

If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on01424 457970or [email protected]

Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact theHR team.

Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (Hastings & Rother)

Address

St Leonards on Sea

TN38 0LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://stmichaelshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We believe that our Older Adult Mental Health Services are a great place to work. You will be surrounded by passionate, empathic and hard-working colleagues and a management team who are invested in supporting your development. This is a great opportunity to be involved in the development of a new service to better meet the needs of people living with dementia and those supporting them.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
• Assessment of people presenting with mental health problems
• Assessment and management of clinical risk
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Managing own case load

Desirable

• Working in collaboration with VCSE service
• Experience of Care Coordination
• Training/developing staff and / or patients
• Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g., in social work, nursing, OT, with current professional registration
• RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Teaching/training qualification
• Psychological therapy qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of principles of assessment of people with mental health problems
• Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Mental health assessment skills
• Care planning
• Delivery of evidence-based interventions in mental health

Desirable

• Skilled in the provision of clinical supervision to both peers and junior members of staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

Cash & Debtors

- To assist the Debtors Officer in the production, calculation and collection of debtor payments following the procedures/guidelines within the agreed timescales. Liaise with SBS collections team with issues regarding collection of the debt. Deal with enquiries and correspondence promptly and courteously.

- To input daily cash takings for the Trust catering departments, highlighting any errors or discrepancies and working with the Cash and Debtors Manager and the catering department to resolve.

- Credit card expenditure reconciles the expenditure requests forms against the monthly statement, ensuring all information is complete and accurate.

- Car parking takings input daily car park takings by date, site and machine ensuring that the information matches the machine audit reports and then entering the information into the Trust finance system and checking the information input by the cashiers.

- Card Income for Trust analyses income from bank statements that has been taken from the various card machines in the Trust and ensure it reconciles to the income and charges that are reported on the monthly WorldPay invoices.

- The post holder will be required to input and manipulate financial data into the finance computerised system / database and be able to use, create and update spread sheets accurately, and create reports as required.

- To assist the Accounts Receivable Team in reducing the no. of outstanding debtor invoices, by checking different computerised reports to support SBS and the team

Salary Overpayments

-Support the administration of the salary overpayments process.

- Record and reconcile the monthly charges incurred by the Trust for the use of External Debt Recovery services helping to check accuracy and identify any discrepancies.

- Support the preparation of monthly divisional reports relating to all salary overpayments.

- Monitor and help track invoices paid each month in relation to salary overpayments and debt recovery activity, escalating any issues as appropriate.

- Assist in producing regular management information and reports, under supervision, to support monitoring of recovery performance.

- Maintain accurate and organised records, ensuring all documentation is filed correctly and supports a clear audit trail.

- Support the review of outstanding overpayment balances and aged debt, highlighting items that may require further action.

- Contribute to improving processes by identifying opportunities to enhance reporting, reconciliation, and record keeping.

- Liaise with internal and external teams and escalate queries where needed.

- Handle sensitive employee information in a confidential manner, in line with Trust policies and data protection requirements.

General

-To use the finance computerised systems and be able to interrogate and reconcile, and balancing various control codes / accounts. Support the reconciliation of interfaces from other systems both financial and non-financial into the financial system and provide auditable reconciliation of the feeds.

- Post holder will work within set routines and procedures with supervision and advice will be available as required working within the SFIs and Scheme of Delegations, as well as national and local guidance.

- To assist in reviewing and updating all procedures relating to the duties of this post when appropriate.

- To assist the Financial Services team in all aspects of its day to day duties to ensure deadlines are achieved.

Person Specification

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Awareness of confidentiality.

Experience

Essential

• Previous office administration experience.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Finance Department or General Office.
• Financial Services experience.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work to rigid deadlines and under pressure.
• Good attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and a positive attitude.
• A team player.
• Able to concentrate when checking, inputting and reconciling data.
• Adaptable to change.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• IT literate including spreadsheet skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Able to produce accurate and timely work.
• Good organisation and communication skills.

Desirable

• Familiarity with new technology.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 O Levels/GCSEs or equivalent grade A-C/4-7/Level 2.
• Has previously studied a Level 2 Accountancy Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 Accountancy or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT Level 2) intermediate level or relevant equivalent experience.

Desirable

• 3 A Levels at grade A-B in relevant subjects e.g. Accountancy, Economics, Maths or Business.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First medical degree
• Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP, MRCS etc.

Desirable

• Higher specialty qualifications
• Distinctions/Honours/Prizes

Skills

Essential

• Sound basic clinical skills
• Competent in management of emergencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in delivery of teaching and education. Faculty on local or national courses
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Keyboard skills and computer literacy
• Experience of setting up courses

Experience/Achievements

Essential

• At least 12 months working in the NHS
• Audit experience

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional attitude
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and administrative staff.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with members of the team
• Ability to function effectively under pressure
• Interest in learning, development, and service improvement.
• Commitment to continuing personal development

Desirable

• Initiative
• Academic excellence
• Not afraid to seek help when necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCEM

Registration

Essential

• Full registration with GMC

Training and experience

Essential

• Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Desirable

• EPLS/APLS or PALS provider

Audit

Essential

• Understanding the principals of medical audit

Desirable

• Evidence of a completed audit project

Research and publications

Essential

• Understanding the role of research in emergency medicine

Desirable

• Evidence of publication

Personal skills and attributes

Essential

• Effective communication in English
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities
• Professional attitude towards work with a good record of attendance

Desirable

• Good presentation skills

Teaching

Essential

• Interest in teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Qualification in medical education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

PLEASE NOTE: this post is fixed term only and will end 1st December 2026

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or equivalent

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Training and experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine

Desirable

• Experience in other relevant medical specialities

Administration

Essential

• Evidence of participation in staff management

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications

Management

Essential

• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Knowledge of the structure of National Health Service

Audit

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit

Desirable

• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects

Research and Publications

Essential

• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Good presentation skills

Personal attributes

Essential

• Leadership qualities
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
• Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
• Good record of attendance
• UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Demonstration of initiated projects
• Specific attributes for post

Teaching

Essential

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of

the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

• A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in the relevant specialty to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General Practitioners.
• The post-holder will be expected to provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
• The post-holder will provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.
• The post-holder will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Oral Surgery.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Expertise in sub-specialty.
• Current BLS certification.

Desirable

• Post graduate sedation qualification.
• Post graduate teaching qualification.
• Additional post CCST development over 2 years as recommended by SAC in Oral Surgery.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Ability to manage and lead the specialty firm and multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiative.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GDC Registration with a Licence to practise.
• Undergraduate Dentistry (BDS or equivalent).
• Entry on the GDC Specialist Register in Oral Surgery (or expected within 6 months of interview date) via CCST (or mediated entry).
• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship exit examination in Oral surgery, MOral Surg or equivalent.

Desirable

• Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery of equivalent.
• Higher degree.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to:

provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary team in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patient's home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and rotas may be revised in due course.

be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties.

provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.

attend Consultant ward rounds and triage ward referrals.

prepare patients for planned treatment and procedures, including post-operative care as required.

provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care, including discharge summaries.

attend multi-disciplinary meetings where requested, which may be cross county and cross site.

collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives.

provide professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.

participate in the middle grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post.

if undertaking non-resident on-call duties, attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. You must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team.

participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements.

commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser.

be responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence based practice.

be responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines

You will join the middle grade rota within the clinical department which will include participating in the on-call shift pattern to provide 24/7 services.

You will be provided opportunities to join weekly specialist out-patient clinics and assist the Consultant or registrars with relevant procedures with a view to becoming an independent operator, maintaining a training portfolio (and logbook of procedures where applicable).

Whilst these posts are not training posts, they are structured to provide a portfolio-based Postgraduate Training Programme similar to the national training programme model. The Trust is committed to providing the medical training content.

The successful candidates will be welcomed to join the weekly teaching sessions and Grand Rounds/Journal Clubs, and participate in audit projects (at least one audit every 6 months). In-house training will be provided for PACES/membership of royal colleges examinations, and study leave will be available to help candidates prepare for the examinations. At the end of the post a Certificate of Postgraduate Training will be available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Satisfactory completion of ST1-2 training, or equivalent.
• Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College.
• ALS Certification.
• ATLS Certification.

Desirable

• Higher degree.
• Attendance at recognised management courses.
• Formal qualification in teaching/education.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to work antisocial hours.

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Experience

Essential

• Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST3 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty of minimum of 12 months.
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit

Professional Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
• Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal and reviews of performance and progression.
• Demonstrates ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of their own limitations.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation and completion of audit projects.

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a business management, programme management, workforce, HR or organisational development role within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience leading projects and delivering organisational change initiatives.
• Experience of performance management, governance and assurance processes.
• Experience producing reports and presenting information to senior leaders.
• Experience managing staff and coordinating workloads.
• Experience delivering service improvement programmes.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries and managing multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge in HR, organisation development or a related discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• CIPD Level 5 or willing to work towards
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)